Harsha Kakar The Pulwama attack on the CRPF convoy on 14th Feb, followed by the Indian strike on Balakote on 26 Feb was an ominous start for the year. Pakistan hid the Indian success, including the downing of its aircraft, highlighting the shooting down of the MIG 21 and the capture of its pilot, Abhinandan. Pakistan was forced to release him within 60 hours with mounting international pressure and threats of further offensives including launch of missiles. The destruction of … Continue reading National security glimpses of 2019